Dooce.com is a wildly successful blog chronicling the trials and tribulations of Heather Armstrong. Armstrong is a mother of two that has been recording every moment of her life for the last ten years and has now become one of the most well known professional bloggers. Armstrong was raised in the Mormon faith and attended Brigham Young University where she graduated with a degree in English. She began blogging about her life when she was single and she has recorded her ups and downs including when she was fired for writing about her work and boss online to the birth of her daughter and subsequent battle is post partum depression.
Armstrong’s story is fascinating because she and her husband have transformed the happenings of everyday life into a lucrative business. It is reported that blog racks in over 30,000 to 50,000 dollars a month and has an estimated 100,000 visitors daily! She was also the only blogger represented on the Forbes list for the Most Influential Women in Media for this past year. (Read her feature here) Armstrong was recently featured in the New York Times that details more about her website and buisness. (To check out the entire article click here)
Opinion
To be honest I am concerned about “Mommy bloggers.” I am certainly glad that my Mom never blogged about my childhood. I do not think she would have even the slightest urge to do so nonetheless I am still relieved. The Internet and blogs are great because they can keep friends and family members connected easily and can be accessed from a number of devices but are they dangerous?
“Mommy bloggers” are sharing really personal information about their children and families. They are not just sharing information with the grandparents or long lost aunt they are out there for anyone and everyone to read! What are the dangers, if any, for children whose parents post about their lives constantly? Is it a place that is potential fuel for a bully or embarrassing stories? I am afraid it is just that. Sure, the trials and tribulations of everyday life can be both entertaining and should be shared, but how much is too much? It seems that some “Mommy bloggers” are crossing the line.
Overview
History
Dooce.com is a wildly successful blog chronicling the trials and tribulations of Heather Armstrong. Armstrong is a mother of two that has been recording every moment of her life for the last ten years and has now become one of the most well known professional bloggers. Armstrong was raised in the Mormon faith and attended Brigham Young University where she graduated with a degree in English. She began blogging about her life when she was single and she has recorded her ups and downs including when she was fired for writing about her work and boss online to the birth of her daughter and subsequent battle is post partum depression.
Armstrong’s story is fascinating because she and her husband have transformed the happenings of everyday life into a lucrative business. It is reported that blog racks in over 30,000 to 50,000 dollars a month and has an estimated 100,000 visitors daily! She was also the only blogger represented on the Forbes list for the Most Influential Women in Media for this past year. (Read her feature here) Armstrong was recently featured in the New York Times that details more about her website and buisness. (To check out the entire article click here)
Opinion
To be honest I am concerned about “Mommy bloggers.” I am certainly glad that my Mom never blogged about my childhood. I do not think she would have even the slightest urge to do so nonetheless I am still relieved. The Internet and blogs are great because they can keep friends and family members connected easily and can be accessed from a number of devices but are they dangerous?
“Mommy bloggers” are sharing really personal information about their children and families. They are not just sharing information with the grandparents or long lost aunt they are out there for anyone and everyone to read! What are the dangers, if any, for children whose parents post about their lives constantly? Is it a place that is potential fuel for a bully or embarrassing stories? I am afraid it is just that. Sure, the trials and tribulations of everyday life can be both entertaining and should be shared, but how much is too much? It seems that some “Mommy bloggers” are crossing the line.
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